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By Aucr Felts
Timcs-Democrat Staff Writer
“A book is a gjft you am open again and again."
Garrison Keillor, author and
radio program host
Keillor notes just one of the reasons why a book is die per- * feet present There are just so many reasons. Books are great choices for gifts of any occasion, and the winter holidays, whether it is Christmas, Chanukkah, Kwanzaa. or another celebration, are some of the best times to make such a selection.
Last year at our office Secret Santa exchange, someone, still unidentified, gave me a bookstore gift card. It’s the best Secret Santa gift I have ever received. I got to buy the book of my own choice* J love getting books.. .but I also love giving them.
Fust of all. books are for all ages and come in a variety of reading and listening levels, starting with “read alouds” for newborns and picture books for toddlers. Last year 1 found an alternative for my small granddaughter to listen to stories. 1 gave her a stuffed “talking
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